Passed on 28 August, it moves the US closer to becoming the first state in America to ban the practice entirely.

The bill, authored by Senator Ted Lieu, would also make adults who chose to undergo the therapy sign a release form that says the treatment is ineffective and dangerous.

Opponents of the bill claimed the law would undermine parents who want their children to receive therapy for same-sex attractions.

As for Toscano, after years of trying ‘gay cures’ he has finally accepted his sexuality and now uses his past experiences in performances to raise awareness of the dangers of trying to cure your sexuality.